Thursday, May 3, 2012

Thursday Things about Manicure Things

Hey! This week I'm doing a special Thursday Things post entirely on manicure/nail things. I want to share some of my favorite nail care products as well as nail polishes.

1. Essie All in One Base Coat. Recently my nails have been very brittle and weak. Then I discovered this Essie base coat and it worked miracles on my finger nails. It gave my nails the strength they needed. I purchased mine at Walgreens for $9.50.

2. J.R. Watkins Hand & Cuticle Salve. When I neglect going to a pro for a mani my hang nails and cuticles can get pretty dry but with this cuticle salve I can skip the nail salon for weeks! Every time I paint my nails, I wash my hands and then apply this cuticle salve all around my nail bed and into my cuticles. It leaves my nails looking freshly manicured every time I use. I discovered J.R. Watkins in my Birchbox a few months ago but currently you can purchase it at Ulta for $5.24.

3. INM Out the Door Super Fast Drying Top Coat. For months I was looking for a top coat that gave my nails a glossy shine and helped to dry freshly painted nails quickly and I finally found it. INM Out the Door can be purchased at most nail supply store, I believe I purchased mine for somewhere around $5.00.

4. True Blue Spa Shea Cashmere Hand Cream. <- That's a mouth full! I got a bottle of this lotion for Christmas 2 years ago and ever since then it's the only hand lotion I use. It makes your hands so silky smooth is unbelievable. I even use this on my legs! This can be purchased at Bath & Body Works for about $10.00.



Now for some of my favorite colors...

4. Essie Tart Deco.This is the perfect combination of a light and creamy coral. I bring this color out for Spring and Summer. It's the perfect pop of color to wear on your nails.

5. Orly Rage. I first saw this color on Youtube beauty guru Sonia. She wore the color in one of her videos and I immediately went on the hunt. I was disappointed when I wasn't able to find the color anywhere and then FINALLY weeks later I found the color at a Sally's Beauty Supply store. This is my favorite gold color to wear and still keep my nails looking neutral.

6. OPI Pink Friday. This is my favorite light, Barbie pink nail polish. I'm currently wearing it on my toe nails!

7. Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear Mint Sorbet. Last summer mint green was a trendy color for Spring and Summer just as it will be this year. When I saw this color I had to get it!

8. Essie Lady Like. I love this color. I wore it all Fall. It's my go to neutral color. Sometimes I like to change it up a bit and paint the tip black for a more modern french tip. (Not pictured below)



I hope you enjoyed this post and hopefully you find some of these items are what you've been looking for!

Have a lovely day!

E<3

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